In this review, we will be comparing LS60 Wireless and A700, two Powered Floor-standing speakers from KEF and Buchardt. Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of KEF LS60 Wireless and Buchardt A700 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
KEF LS60 Wireless Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1400-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 12th Generation Uni-Q Driver
- 0.75" aluminum dome Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 4 x 5.25" Uni-Core force-cancelling Woofer
- 31-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 384 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 4.2 Bluetooth
- App Control Feature
- Weight:31.20kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1090.0" x 8.3" x 15.5"( 1090.0 x 212.0 x 394.0mm )
Buchardt A700 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 600-watt RMS( 1320-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
- 0.74" aluminum waveguide Tweeter
- 6" Midrange
- 4 x 6" paper Woofer
- 6" Midrange
- 17-40k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 192kHZ Max Sample Rate
- No Bluetooth
- Weight:28.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1000.0" x 7" x 11"( 1000.0 x 180.0 x 280.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the KEF LS60 Wireless and Buchardt A700 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both LS60 Wireless and A700 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
KEF LS60 Wireless |
Buchardt A700 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
0.75-inch
|
0.74-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 4-inch |
1 x 6-inch |
|
Woofer
|
4 x 5.25-inch
|
4 x 6-inch
|
LS60 Wireless features a 0.75" Aluminum aluminum dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 4 x 5.25" Uni-Core force-cancelling Woofer . On the other hand, the A700 features a 0.74" fine weave soft fabric textile aluminum waveguide Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 4 x 6" paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 100-250Hz and 2800Hz.
Frequency Response
LS60 Wireless has a frequency range of 31-24k Hz whereas A700 has a frequency range of 17-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 17Hz, the A700 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the LS60 Wireless's min frequency of 31Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare KEF LS60 Wireless's and Buchardt A700's external dimensions. KEF LS60 Wireless has external dimensions of 1090.0 x 212.0 x 394.0mm ( 42.9 x 8.3 x 15.5inch) whereas Buchardt A700 has external dimensions of 1000.0 x 180.0 x 280.0mm ( 40.0 x 7 x 11inch) .
KEF LS60 Wireless is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 32mm wider, 90mm taller and 114mm deeper than Buchardt A700.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of KEF LS60 Wireless and Buchardt A700 in scale.
Comparison image of KEF LS60 Wireless and Buchardt A700 Size and External Dimensions
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the KEF LS60 Wireless is approximately 835.3cm2 / 129.5inch2 and base area of the Buchardt A700 is approximately 504.0cm2 / 78.1inch2. The LS60 Wireless requires 66% more surface area than the A700 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The KEF LS60 Wireless weighs 31.20kg / 68.6lbs and the Buchardt A700 weighs 28.00kg / 61.6lbs. This makes the LS60 Wireless 11% heavier than the A700.
Here is a comparison of how LS60 Wireless and A700's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of KEF LS60 Wireless?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of LS60 Wireless:
2 Wireless Speakers Power Cords Interspeaker CableRemote ControlOptional Floor SpikesQuick Start GuideWarranty and Safety Documents
 Handheld Remote |
Yes
vs
No
|
Control the speaker by the included RC |
 App-Based Control |
Apple iOS, Android
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
 Price per pair* |
4999USD
vs
6600USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Ethernet Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
High quality streaming over Ethernet |
 USB Port |
Service only
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
 Digital Input |
TOSLINK Optical, Coax
vs
No
|
Connect digital inputs directly |
 HDMI Input |
eARC
vs
No
|
Connect HDMI sources directly |
 Woofer Size |
6 inches
vs
5.25 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
17 Hz
vs
31 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
40k Hz
vs
24k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
1000mm
vs
1090mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
504cm2
vs
835cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 XLR Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connection via XLR input |
| General |
KEF LS60 Wireless |
Buchardt A700 |
| Brand |
KEF |
Buchardt |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Frequency Response |
31-24k Hz |
17-40k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
1400-watt RMS |
600-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
1320-watt RMS |
| Max Bit Depth |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
384 kHz |
192kHZ |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
4 |
4 |
| Woofer Size |
5.25" |
6" |
| Woofer Composition |
Uni-Core force-cancelling |
paper |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
n/a |
| Tweeter Size |
0.75" |
0.74" |
| Tweeter Type |
aluminum dome |
aluminum waveguide |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
4" |
6" |
| Crossover Frequency |
n/a |
100-250Hz and 2800Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
n/a |
| Suggested Break-in Period |
n/a |
100 hours |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1090.0mm (42.9") |
1000.0mm (39.4") |
| Width |
212.0mm (8.3") |
180.0mm (7.1") |
| Depth |
394.0mm (15.5") |
280.0mm (11") |
| Weight |
31.20kg (68.6lbs) |
28.00kg (61.6lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Available Colors |
Mineral White, Titanium Grey, Royal Blue, British racing green, Carbon black |
Black, White, Walnut |
| Grille |
n/a |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
No |
XLR |
| USB Port |
Service only |
Service Only |
| Phone Input |
No |
No |
| Subwoofer Output |
Wired |
n/a |
| Digital Input |
TOSLINK Optical, Coax |
No |
| HDMI Input |
eARC |
No |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
No |
| Ethernet Port |
Yes |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
2 years |
10 years on speakers / 2 years on electronics (4 years if registered) |
| Labor Warranty |
2 years |
10 years on speakers / 2 years on electronics (4 years if registered) |